Sites & cities that bear the name of Hyères

Hyères

Today in : France
First trace of activity : ca. 7th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : today
Recorded names : Eras, Eyras, Hières, Castrum Aracarum, Arearum Castrum, Ieras, Iero, Hyères-les-Palmiers

Description : Hyères (French pronunciation: ​[jɛːʁ]), Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The old town lies 4 km (2.5 mi) from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Between the old town and the sea lies the pine-covered hill of Costebelle, which overlooks the peninsula of Giens. Hyères is the oldest resort on the French Riviera.

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